{"id":99553,"date":"2025-05-27T11:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=99553"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:28:29","slug":"top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Cloud Roles You Can Land with the AZ-104 Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, you will learn about the top 5 cloud roles (and a bonus) you can eye after receiving your <\/span><a title=\"Microsoft Azure Administrator certification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft Azure Administrator certification<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, AZ-104. Not certified yet? Read through the best study materials that assist you throughout your road to AZ-104 success, with the most important hands-on experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Understanding_the_AZ-104_Certification_to_Aim_Higher\" >Understanding the AZ-104 Certification to Aim Higher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#1_Azure_Cloud_Administrator\" >1. Azure Cloud Administrator<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104\" >What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#2_Cloud_Infrastructure_Engineer\" >2. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-2\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-2\" >What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#3_Cloud_Engineer\" >3. Cloud Engineer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-3\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-3\" >What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#4_Cloud_Support_Engineer\" >4. Cloud Support Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-4\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#How_does_AZ-104_Prepare_You\" >How does AZ-104 Prepare You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#5_Azure_Cloud_Security_Engineer\" >5. Azure Cloud Security Engineer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-5\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-4\" >What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Bonus_Cloud_DevOps_Engineer\" >Bonus: Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-6\" >Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-5\" >What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#What_Comes_After_AZ-104_in_the_Microsoft_Certification_Path\" >What Comes After AZ-104 in the Microsoft Certification Path?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Who_should_take_the_Azure_Administrator_certification\" >Who should take the Azure Administrator certification?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Study_Resources_to_help_you_ace_the_AZ-104_Certification\" >Study Resources to help you ace the AZ-104 Certification\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-cloud-roles-az-104-certification\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_AZ-104_Certification_to_Aim_Higher\"><\/span><b>Understanding the AZ-104 Certification to Aim Higher<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth in Azure cloud jobs over the last five years is not to be doubted, and the AZ-104 is a key step to landing these roles. Over 50% of IT teams plan to increase cloud staffing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the skills validated by the AZ-104, such as managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, virtual networks, and monitoring, and insights from industry sources, here are the top five cloud roles you can land with this certification:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104.webp\" alt=\"five cloud roles of az-104\" width=\"1536\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104-300x87.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104-1024x295.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104-768x222.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/top-five-cloud-roles-of-az-104-150x43.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Azure_Cloud_Administrator\"><\/span><b>1. Azure Cloud Administrator<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Administrators benefit from the AZ-104 certification to check their expertise in building, controlling, and monitoring Azure infrastructure, storage, networking, and security systems. This role is important for businesses relying on Azure, as it gives them wide experience with cloud operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your role, you will look after the organization\u2019s cloud infrastructure to maintain efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might provision and configure resources such as VMs, storage, &amp; networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also implement security measures using Azure Active Directory, enforce governance policies, and ensure compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring system performance and costs with tools like Azure Monitor, optimizing resources, and managing backups and disaster recovery are your critical tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will configure virtual networks, troubleshoot issues, and use automation tools like PowerShell to streamline operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with IT teams will ensure your seamless cloud integration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104\"><\/span><b>What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main responsibilities involve managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and networking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You learn tracking resources, finding ways to save costs, and securing your system, aligning with real-world responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certification requires practicing tasks such as configuring backups, repairing problems, and automating jobs using PowerShell.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 95% of Fortune 500 firms using Azure, the AZ-104 course teaches you the necessary skills for jobs in cloud management.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cloud_Infrastructure_Engineer\"><\/span><b>2. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-2\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your main duties as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer are to design, set up, and manage scalable and secure cloud systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among your daily responsibilities are to set up <\/span><a title=\"VMs\" href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/tag\/virtual-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>VMs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, storage, and networks; manage the system\u2019s performance and costs; and add security with Azure Active Directory.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to make sure the cloud is smoothly integrated, while you also write down infrastructure designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-2\"><\/span><b>What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It covers configuring VMs, networks, and backups, implementing security with Azure AD, and automating with <\/span><a title=\"PowerShell\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/coreinfrastructureandsecurityblog\/azure-powershell-tips-and-tricks\/4066848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>PowerShell<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 You learn to monitor and optimize costs using Azure Monitor, aligning with real-world duties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cloud_Engineer\"><\/span><b>3. Cloud Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-3\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud Engineers are responsible for deploying, managing, and fixing Azure services, using knowledge from virtualization, automation, and networking as learned from the AZ-104. Because the certification highlights resource provisioning and monitoring, it helps in this role.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will manage cloud costs and maintain high availability, often by knowing both AZ-104 and AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-3\"><\/span><b>What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-104 provides a strong foundation for Cloud Engineers, though additional certifications or development skills may be needed for advanced tasks. It\u2019s a versatile role with growth potential in cloud infrastructure management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cloud_Support_Engineer\"><\/span><b>4. Cloud Support Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry-level roles like Azure Support Specialist require foundational Azure knowledge, which the AZ-104 provides through its coverage of core services, governance, and monitoring. These roles involve assisting users and resolving basic cloud issues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-4\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and solve technical problems for the users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support setting up and new updates to the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting customers with technical issues related to cloud services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the service uptime and customer satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering support tickets and walking them through Azure services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will monitor system health using tools like Azure Monitor, implement basic security measures, and assist with resource configuration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with customers and internal teams to resolve incidents and document solutions is key.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_AZ-104_Prepare_You\"><\/span><b>How does AZ-104 Prepare You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong understanding of Azure services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced positions like Azure Administrator.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Azure_Cloud_Security_Engineer\"><\/span><b>5. Azure Cloud Security Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As companies increase their use of cloud systems, their security becomes very important. It prevents sensitive data from being compromised and helps meet the required rules. Cloud security helps organizations continue their work steadily, earn customer trust, and safeguard their finances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-5\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an Azure Cloud Security Engineer, you will keep cloud security systems and their content secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your key tasks are protecting your cloud, setting up identity and access management, watching for threats, making sure you follow regulations, and automating security processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with DevOps, you will ensure security. It is a part of your development process and checks for risks to prevent vulnerabilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-4\"><\/span><b>What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It covers configuring virtual networks, securing identities, and managing resources, which aligns with tasks like IAM and infrastructure security.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupling it with security-focused certifications enhances readiness for cloud security engineer roles, which gives you a certain proficiency in Azure\u2019s ecosystem and security best practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Cloud_DevOps_Engineer\"><\/span><b>Bonus: Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud DevOps is important for faster, reliable software releases, reducing downtime, &amp; improving scalability. It helps reduce expenses, increases how well the system runs, and keeps an eye on availability, all of which are vital for cloud customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Role_Duties_and_Areas_that_you_Oversee-6\"><\/span><b>Your Role, Duties, and Areas that you Oversee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Cloud DevOps Engineer connects software development to operations to help speed up cloud software delivery. You are required to automate CI\/CD processes, oversee cloud resources, improve scalability, and confirm the system\u2019s reliability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deploy and monitor applications, set up containerization, and follow infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform or Ansible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Develop_by_Taking_AZ-104-5\"><\/span><b>What Skills Do You Develop by Taking AZ-104?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It covers virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and monitoring, aligning with tasks like IaC and pipeline management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-104 builds expertise in Azure\u2019s ecosystem, enabling engineers to optimize cloud infrastructure and support CI\/CD processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining it with DevOps-focused certifications enhances readiness for Cloud DevOps roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Comes_After_AZ-104_in_the_Microsoft_Certification_Path\"><\/span><b>What Comes After AZ-104 in the Microsoft Certification Path?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path.webp\" alt=\"what comes after az-104 microsoft certification path\" width=\"1536\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path-1024x500.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path-768x375.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/what-comes-after-az-104-in-the-microsoft-certification-path-150x73.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_take_the_Azure_Administrator_certification\"><\/span><b>Who should take the Azure Administrator certification?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Practitioners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent Graduates and Entry-Level Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Administrators Transitioning to the Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security, Network, and DevOps Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-104 is a great certification for people starting, wanting to switch to new paths, or those who want to develop their cloud skills. It\u2019s not only meant for administrators; anyone eager to work in Microsoft Azure can take it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Resources_to_help_you_ace_the_AZ-104_Certification\"><\/span><b>Study Resources to help you ace the AZ-104 Certification\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Passing the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-az-104-first-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Passing the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is indeed a value addition to your cloud career; your path towards it can be challenging, but the right resources can take you places. With <\/span><b>Whizlabs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will get Video courses, <\/span><a title=\"Hands-on labs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/hands-on-labs\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hands-on labs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a title=\"Cloud Sandboxes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/cloud-sandbox\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Cloud Sandboxes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Practice Tests for each step of your cloud certification preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These resources are made to imitate real-world scenarios, helping you develop hands-on expertise as well as understanding. The course helps you whether you are new to IT or an expert, with its organized lessons, helpful content, and engaging environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Video Courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin your preparation and get the basics strong, covering every topic in depth with clear explanations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guided Hands-on Labs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which let you apply your learnings right away with step-by-step instructions, boost your confidence through practical experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sandboxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you to not worry about cloud bills and play around comfortably in a risk-free Azure environment where you can test, explore, and experiment freely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you validate your learning and work on your areas of improvement by simulating the real exam pattern and highlighting weak areas for focused revision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As read, the above-mentioned top 5 roles after obtaining the AZ-104 certification might be challenging, but with ample Hands-on experience and quality preparation, you can excel in not just the exam but also the job after it! Cloud certifications alone don\u2019t guarantee jobs. Combining AZ-104 with practical labs or additional certifications like AZ-204 or AZ-500 can significantly increase your prospects. Take the exam to enter the growing cloud market now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, you will learn about the top 5 cloud roles (and a bonus) you can eye after receiving your Microsoft Azure Administrator certification, AZ-104. Not certified yet? Read through the best study materials that assist you throughout your road to AZ-104 success, with the most important hands-on experience.\u00a0 Understanding the AZ-104 Certification to Aim Higher The growth in Azure cloud jobs over the last five years is not to be doubted, and the AZ-104 is a key step to landing these roles. 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